This mug is based on a watercolor painting by Ken Ruzic entitled "The Laughing Idol" (2017). It was also used as the cover for one of Ken's popular coloring books.

This mug is one in a series of mugs by Rob with natives (Menehunes) holding masks in front of their faces. These were glazed in a variety of color combinations.

Edition of 50 released at Tiki Oasis, July 28th-August 1st, 2021, in San Diego, CA.